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Is Houston Really attracting storms?
We know that the Urban Heat Island Effect can make cities particularly vulnerable to extreme heat, but a new study uncovered something even more surprising: cities might actually be able to attract, and even CREATE, storms. In this episode, we explore what scientists know about this phenomenon, and what it might mean for where we live in the future.
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12:07
So, what is the most important factor determining whether or not YOU survive a tsunami?

10:42
Earth's climate has varied widely over its history so why do a few degrees concern us now?

12:02
Is this mass die-off of gray whales a warning sign for us all?

9:39
As we contemplate solar geoengineering, we need to look at the risks first.

12:10
Where is the most extreme weather on planet earth? We'll tell you!

12:45
What is the likelihood that the AMOC will collapse, and what would the consequences be?

10:58
Disease-carrying insects are spreading as the planet warms.

12:18
As climate change makes housing riskier, the next real estate bubble looms.

10:34
Wet bulb temperatures are on the rise. And they can kill.

12:13
The US is warming 68% faster than the global average. Why?

13:33
As weather gets more extreme and climate change accelerates, how will we green the grid?

11:59
Learn about what some of the unexpected consequences might be from the warming Arctic.